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The Singapore Spirit COL Chiang Hock Woon Chief Commando Officer Commander Special Operations Tas pulse of our army AUGUST 2011 newsIssue No. 191 12 www.mindef.gov.sg/army army New Asics 10 Running Shoes Available in eMart Now! Recognising Contributions 3 to Total Defence Striking Together as One Commandos armynews special supplement #10 july 2011 Our Insignia VISION The Winged Bayonet was introduced as part of the inauguration of the HQ School of Commando Training (SOCT) in 1981. It represents the airborne capabil- To be the SAF's most highly trained operational elite. ity of the Commandos. The green background underscores its affiliation with the Infantry while the gold ribbon and border reflect the Commandos' elite A leading Special Force in the world status. The motto, "For Honour and Glory", exhorts all Commandos to succeed in every mission they undertake for the Formation and nation. MISSION The Red Beret and Stiletto To be at the highest state of operational rea The Stiletto and Red Beret are recognised world- diness, wide as symbols of elite airborne troopers. They set the to succeed in all assigned special operations inwar and Commandos apart as indefatigable warriors who are a cut above the rest. to provide the SAF with a swift, precise and The Red Beret is awarded to trainees who have suc- effective response to peacetime contingencies cessfully completed their arduous qualification journey, earning the right to be recognised as members of an elite force. The Stiletto, with its razor sharp edges, can quickly silence the enemy and symbolises the deadly combat efficiency of the Commandos. I find no better way to introduce our Formation to you than through the riv- eting lines of our Commando song. There is a place in Changi Point - Home of the Commandos. Conceived in 1969 by MINDEF's senior leadership as an elite unit, we form the Our Honour Our Glory sharpest tip of the SAF's spear. More than four decades later, the Formation has continued to live up to the daring vision 1969 1981 behind its genesis while staying at the forefront of the SAF's transformatio Project Toothpick, spear- School of Commando Training (SOCT) established ns headed by the late Dr - firmly rooted to our arriorw ethos and Goh Keng Swee, then Commandos adopted the winged bayonet emblem strong sense of community. Affectionately known as the “Changi Boys” in our Minister for Defence, and motto, "For Honour and Glory" early days, the Formation has grown from strength to strength over the years. was launched to estab- lish a unit for unconven- tional warfare. Housed 1989 Up with their Red Beret, training with pride. As a symbol, the Red in SAFTI, the Regular Beret provides us with a deep sense of pride. Our pride and Commando core Battalion consisted of 30 HQ Commando values of Honour, Discipline, Cour established age, Esprit de Corp and Daring Initiative hand-picked regular ser- are manifested in everything we do - from basic field-craft to sophisticated vicemen, commanded military free-fall manoeuvres, by MAJ Clarence Tan our comrades-in-arms never find us lacking. 1991 Silver Wings upon my chest, show them we are the best. Our Special Forces capabi 1970 HQ Commando Regimental lities have expanded deep into the various domains of land, sea Colours presented by the and air. Our capabilities have also been expanded to cover operations across the entire Under the ambit of late President Ong Teng operational continuum. As an element of the high readiness core, Commando special Project Scabbard, Cheong, epitomising their operators have served with distinction in joint operations across the globe. This year, stringent recruit- skills, strength and effi - men of the 1st Commando Battalion have made Formation history once again, winning ment processes were ciency implemented to pro - the Best Combat Unit for the 25th time and obtaining REDCON 1 for the ATEC evaluation. fessionalise the new unit. To strengthen Trained to fight inday and night, sharp ears and eagle eyes. We its foundation, some train for mission success. We are always alert and uncompromising in o pioneer Commandos were sent for Airborne and ur operational Ranger courses in the USA readiness. We are mision oriented and are prepared to move out at a moment's notice. 1993 SAF Parachuting Team formed. This was later renamed We will jump from any height, without a fright. Special Forces and became known as "The Red Lions" Hendon Camp, the are a unique breed of people. Each trooper has his unique strengths Commandos' spiritual and special qualities. We dare to ventu and physical home, re into the unknown and our 1971 inaugurated sheer will prevail against all odds. Commandos are tasked for the most difficult operations because they will achieve mission success. Regular Battalion renamed SAF Commando Unit which was relocated to Changi 1997 Commandos are ever strong, fight for ightr and not for wrong. The distinctive Red Beret was adopted SAF Special Operations Force As the SAF elite, Commandos must and will always be ready and strong. as a symbol of (SOF) unveiled the Commandos' elite status Our strength comes from our unity, cohesion, and our deep sense of com- mitment to the security of Singapore and its people. We fight for our fellow Commandos, we fight for our fellow comrades in the Army, Airforce and 1972 Navy. We fight for Singaporeans and 2006 we fight for the defence of our country. SAF Commando Unit renamed First Commando Battalion Commando Training Institute inaugurated to centralise We are the loyal ones, Singapore's best! Commando and Special Forces-related training under We are the elite but not elitist. Come and be part of us. 1973 one HQ For Honour and Glory. First batch of 2009 NSF Commandos enlisted Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) COL Chiang Hock Woon formed, comprising Chief Commando Officer personnel from the Commander Special Operations Task Force 1974 -1978 three Services to pro- vide an integrated, SAF Basic Airborne Course (1974) and SAF Ranger modular and robust Course (1978) launched response to evolving security threats 1st Commando Battalion awarded the State and Regimental Colours by the late Dr Goh Keng Swee (1977) ARMYNEWS SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 1 Annual Review WY 10/11 Included in this issue Majulah! Commandos Special Supplement The Singapore Spirit An NDP of many firsts www.army.gov.sg armynews pulse of our army Prime Feature www.mindef.gov.sg/army PACC/PAMS 2011 Towards A Cohesive Pacific Story by Jonathan Chan and Jared Yeo / Photography by Mathew Tan / Photo contributed by 6 DIV one of two scenarios that PAMS participants were faced with at the inaugural Table Top Exercise (TTX). They had to map out a Command and Control (C2) structure for a responding task force and determine the capacity and capabilities to be contributed by the land forces. Joining the participants for the discussions were staff from Mercy Relief who offered a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) perspective. The scenario-based TTX offered the del- egates an invaluable opportunity to contextualise the intent and concepts set out in earlier plenary sessions. Colonel Prak Sidaravuth, Chief of Secretariat of Peace Operation, Cambodian Ministry of Defence, said, "The TTX was useful and it allowed us to learn from the other armies. We also dealt with the challenges of balancing the involvement of both civil- ian and military authorities in a crisis." A Resounding Success Delegates and chiefs alike shared many positive reflections on PACC/PAMS 2011. Lieutenant General Francis J. Wiercinski, US Army Commanding, summed it up, “This has been the larg- Plenary sessions provided delegates with a platform to discuss 21st century security issues est participation of pacific army chiefs in the history of PACC and I'm very pleased to say that this year we had China and "It is significant that our distinguished delegates have address the challenges, multilateral security cooperation for Laos attending for the first time. It has increased and become come from diverse countries afar and around the Asia Pacific dealing with pandemics and natural disasters, and how Asian- better year after year. We are seeing more and more involve- region, to meet here in Singapore. Historically, this has been a Pacific land forces can better prepare to conduct multilateral ment and that has only made us better in our engagement place where the East meets the West - the crossroads of com- security cooperation. The speakers for these sessions hailed and understanding of our nations. This year has been a home- merce, ideas and cultures. Our multicultural and multiracial from Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, China and the run for all of us. I think that there are the technical objectives heritage bears testament to this. I am heartened to see that Philippines. They brought to the table valuable sharing gained and the interpersonal objectives. Both have been achieved centuries on, even with the advent of technology, we are still from their experiences. For example, Colonel (COL) Tatsuo with one hundred percent success.” Major General Timothy able to contribute to the international society as a nexus of Hoshikawa from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) Keating, Chief of Army, New Zealand Defence Force, agreed, East-West interest,” shared Chief of Army, MG Ravinder Singh shared on their disaster relief efforts following the 2011 Japan “I'm glad that this conference has opened up channels for at the Pacific Army's Chiefs Conference (PACC) Pacific Army earthquake and tsunami. smoother dialogue and sharing.” Management Seminar (PAMS) welcome dinner on 28 July. Lieutenant General David Morrison, Chief of Army, Australian Multilateral Sessions Army said, “There has been a wonderful exchange of views Identifying Security Challenges and Solutions and personal interaction. My first abiding memory is the com- ing together of delegates and chiefs with shared values and During the first multilateral session, PACC delegates focused on the interaction that happens as a result.
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